U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070

B -- SOURCES SOUGHT TO CONDUCT ANALYSES ON HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL TISSUE SAMPLES, FOR NMFS, HONOLULU, HI SOL WASC9-1362 DUE 072699 POC Melvin Fondue (206) 526-6043/FAX (206) 526-6025 Sources Sought -- - The National Marine Fisheries Service in Honolulu, Hawaii require the services of a contractor to process and conduct analyses on Hawaiian monk seal tissue samples for fatty acid signatures and fish samples to determine fat content and fatty acid signature. Possible prey species and monk seal tissue samples will be provide. A written report on the results of fatty acid analyses of possible prey species and monk seal tissue samples, including but limited to an executive summary, a brief description of the methodology used, and a summary and interpretation of finding and results. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Melvin Fondue at 206-5260-6043. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 07/12/99 (W-SN352897). (0193)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0027 19990714\B-0005.SOL)